Where Lake Lillian residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lake Lillian, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lake Lillian. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lake Lillian
Lake Lillian is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Lake Lillian’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Lake Lillian
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 5.9% across Minnesota. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.8%), vs 8.5% across Minnesota. Stroke is also above the state: 3.8%, vs 3.1% across Minnesota. In all, Lake Lillian runs above Minnesota on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Minnesota figure falls outside Lake Lillian’s likely range.
Care in and near Lake Lillian
No hospital or community health center in Lake Lillian itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Lake Lillian; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Lake Lillian adults…
Lake Lillian runs above MN on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Minnesota
Share of adults, with the Minnesota figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lake Lillian adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Minnesota.
How Lake Lillian adults are doing
About the same as Minnesota on each measure.
3 in 10 Lake Lillian adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Lake Lillian adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 7.9% across Minnesota.
Lake Lillian and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Lillian Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Lake Lillian Township | — | — | — | — |
East Lake Lillian Township and Lake Lillian Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lake Lillian adults live with a disability (Minnesota 27.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lake Lillian
Why doesn’t Lake Lillian have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lake Lillian.
What hospital is closest to Lake Lillian?
Olivia Hospital & Clinic in Olivia, 14.1 miles in a straight line from Lake Lillian’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lake Lillian.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Minnesota figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.